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Maryland Institute College of Art
Maryland Institute College of Art

Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, MD, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

Established in 1826, the Maryland Institute College of Art is one of the oldest visual arts colleges in the nation. Located in Baltimore, MICA offers 19 majors in artistic fields such as Drawing, Ceramics, and Printmaking as well as Liberal Arts majors in Art History. All new students are enrolled in First Year Experience courses before picking a major. The MICA campus features several creative spaces such as a digital fabrication studio, sound stage, and a “Make Cool Stuff Lab.”

Acceptance Rate:
77%
Average Net Price:
$45,016
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
29
Average SAT Composite
1230

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$45,016
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$56,800
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$56,800
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$20,400
Books and Supplies
$1500
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$28,457
$30k - $48k
$35,855
$48k - $75k
$40,420
$75k - $110k
$39,602
$110k+
$42,177
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Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
21%
Average Aid Per Year
$28,435
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,134
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$25,396

 

Students receiving state aid
15%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7792
Students receiving federal aid
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,134
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$43,570
$30k - $48k
$40,218
$48k - $75k
$32,444
$75k - $110k
$25,789
$110k+
$26,515

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
59%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,526
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$22,528
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
52%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,301
Average Other Loans Per Year
$30,721

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
77%
Acceptance Rate
Get your chances
3127
Students Applied
50%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
91
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 1February 1
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.December 1May 1
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 1May 1
Spring Regular DecisionNovember 1 May 1
Application Fee
$60
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
26%
Out-Of-State Students
74%
8%
Submitting ACT
11%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1230
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
460
75th
640
Reading
25th
455
75th
580
3.5
Average GPA

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 410-225-2222
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,861
Total Number of Undergrads
1,324
0
100
67%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
74%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
74%
20-39 Students
23%
40-99 Students
1%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
30

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
23%
 US National: 44%
77%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
26%
Out-Of-State Students
74%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
44
Countries Represented
42
Ethnicity
African American
12%
Asian/Pacific Islander
11%
Hispanic
10%
White
33%
Multiracial
6%
Unknown
6%
Percent of First Generation Students
17%
Student Organizations
49
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
88%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
88%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
4

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$41,200
Top 5 Cities
Baltimore
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Top 5 Employers
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore County Public Schools
Towson University
Baltimore City Public Schools
Under Armour
Top 5 Sectors
Arts and Design
Business Development
Education
Media and Communication
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$22,528
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258

REVIEWS

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lee's Review

mica has a very engaging and accepting environment for students. they seem more generous with scholarships for incoming students than other schools of their caliber. the classes offered are excellent ...

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Ronesha's Review

from North Hollywood, CA

MICA is a great school that encourages every student to reach their full potential, while still staying true to who they really are. The entire faculty and staff are very encouraging and also help eve...

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